Bitcoin volatility drops to 200 ATH as investors wait CPI data
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Bitcoin volatility has fallen, reaching long-term lows. U.S. inflation is predicted to rise amid growing concerns over Donald Trump’s tariffs. Although Bitcoin [BTC] has recently rallied to hit a new all-time high, BTC volatility remains at historical low levels. According to CryptoQuant’s analyst Axel Adler, Bitcoin’s volatility has dropped to 200 Average True Range (ATR) as investors await key U.S. inflation data. Source: CryptoQuant The drop to a 200 ATR level suggests that Bitcoin’s price movements are currently calm, with volatility reaching long-term lows. At these levels, the market appears to be in “wait and see” mode, as on-chain activity slows. Low volatility typically signals smaller, more stable price swings, and this often leads to reduced capital inflow—from both retail and institutional investors—as many choose to stay on the sidelines. Source: CryptoQuant This reduced momentum, indicated by Bitcoin’s Mean Coin Age, climbed steadily and sat at a yearly high of 1.617k, at press time. This indicating that coins are staying untouched as more investors shift toward HODLing. As this holding trend strengthens, the Mean Coin dollar Age is approaching 18 million, further reinforcing the long-term sentiment. At the same time, investors are also reducing leverage, particularly in the futures market, signaling a more cautious and risk-averse approach as they sit tight and wait for clearer momentum. Why are investors taking a step back? According to CryptoQuant, Bitcoin investors are currently in wait-and-watch mode ahead of the U.S. inflation data release. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is scheduled for release today, June 11, 2025. This announcement has sparked widespread speculation about the potential market impact. Reuters forecasts that CPI will rise by 0.2% for May, marking a 2.5% increase year-over-year. Meanwhile, Core CPI—which excludes food and energy—is expected to climb 0.3% for the…
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